Disclaimer in chapter 1
"..." -Talking
"~...~" -Speaking Elvish
*...* -Mind Connection
Chapter 7: The Farewell Feast
It was the night before the Fellowship leaves for Mordor and Lord Elrond had decided to have a feast and ball in their honor. Joy. I never exactly was one for big parties.
After the Council Meeting, I had pleaded with Gandalf and Elrond to be one of the Fellowship, the Tenth Walker, but they forbade it. Rather quickly might I add.
I made my way to Arwen's room to get changed into the new dress Elrond had gotten me for this special night. (A/N: Pictures on profile so I won't describe it and circlet)
"Thank the Valar your here! I thought I would have to come up with an excuse for Ada to explain why you didn't show up!" Arwen said and yanked me into her room.
"He would have come and found me anyway. He knows how much I hate these types of things." I say as she chuckles and gives me my dress before pushing me behind her changing screen. I quickly changed and put on my circlet after letting Arwen do my hair and make-up. In her words, I was terrible at doing those types of things so she wouldn't let me near her own hair or face.
She had changed into her own dress before I came in. It was a light pink, almost white dress that barely graced the floor. Her hair was pinned up in a exquisite Elvish style and her make-up was beautiful.
We made our way silently to the Great Hall, (A/N: I don't know if there really is one but this is my story) feet clad in flat shoes.
When we got there, mostly everyone was waiting in their seats. When he saw us, Lord Elrond stood and introduced us to the guests.
"Everyone, may I present my daughter, Arwen Evenstar and Princess Aranel of Mirkwood." He said then we all three sat and enjoyed the meal.
Soon the ball began and I danced with many of the Fellowship, all except Boromir and Gimli. I also danced with Lord Elrond, Elladan, and Elrohir. It was a fun night (the Hobbits were especially funny in their own way) but it ended quickly.
"We are sorry to see the night go, but our guests must rest for the trip they shall start tomorrow. We make it a tradition for someone to sing one last song before we all depart. Any suggestions?" Lord Elrond asked and my eyes widened in horror. I looked at Legolas who was smirking at me then tried to get away, knowing he would request me.
"How about Aranel?" I heard someone ask but was surprised to hear that it was one of the hobbits instead of my dear, sweet, older brother (evil, cruel, older brother, I mean).
"Yes, how about Aranel?" "Go on, Aranel!" Legolas and Arwen said. I gave them murderous glares as I walked towards the instrumental group.
"What would you like us to play, milady?" One of the Elves asked.
"I don't believe you know this one." I say softly then turned around. I waited a moment before starting to sing.
"Lay down your head,
and I'll sing you a lullaby.
Back to the years,
Of loo-li, lai-lay
And I'll sing you to sleep,
And I'll sing you tomorrow.
Bless you with love,
For the road that you go.
May you sail fair;
To the far fields of fortune,
With diamonds and pearls;
At your head and your feet,
And may you need never
To banish misfortune;
May you find kindness
in all that you meet.
May there always be angels,
To watch over you;
To guide you each step of the way.
To guard you and keep you
safe from all harm;
Loo-li, loo-li, lai-lay.
May you bring love,
And may you bring happiness;
Be loved in return,
Till the end of your days;
Now, fall off to sleep
I'm not meaning to keep you
I'll just sit for a while,
And sing loo-li, lai-lay.
May there always be angels,
To watch over you;
To guide you each step of the way.
To guard you and keep you
safe from all harm;
Loo-li, loo-li, lai-lay.
Loo-li, loo-li, lai-lay..."
(A/N: song- 'Sleepsong' by Secret Garden)
I waited until I was done with the rest of the melody until I looked up again. Everyone had an peaceful look on their faces. Soon everyone started clapping. I curtsied and quickly fled my 'stage', bumping into Aragorn in my hurry.
"Walk with me in the garden?" He asked, holding out a hand as I nodded and smiled, letting him lead me away.
He led me to a bridge that was over a small stream, my favorite thinking place when I was in Rivendell.
"You sing beautifully," he comments as I blush the slightest bit.
"Your leaving tomorrow." I say sadly after a few moments of silence, bowing my head.
"Let us not think of that now." He whispered, wrapping his arms around me and placing his chin on top my head.
"~Do you remember when we first met in Mirkwood?~" I ask softly, agreeing not to talk about that particular subject.
"~Yes. I had just finished turning in Gollum to King Thranduil and was walking to the gates of Mirkwood with your brother...when I saw you. You were returning to your home for the first time in at least a hundred years. I remember how I had first thought you a normal Ranger, then I saw your Elven ears.~" He recalled with a smile.
"~And then my brother saw me...What a disaster that was.~" I chuckled.
"~I had never seen him move so fast, or knock down so many people, to get to you.~" He replied, laughing as well. We stood for a few moments of comfortable silence, just embracing each other before I pulled away.
"~And...what did I tell before you left Mirkwood?~" I questioned. He blinked for a moment before answering.
"You said...that you would bind yourself to me...forsaking the immortal life of your people." He whispered, caressing my face, then running his fingers over my Evenstar.
"And to that I hold." I whisper grabbing his hand with both of mine.
(A/N: Yes, yes, I know I just copied both of those lines out of the movie but too bad! They're really good and I wanted it in my story! [*cough* couldn't think of anything else *cough*] )
I removed my hands and revealed my Evenstar in his palm. "I give this to you, choosing the path to be a mortal, by your side forever. Until death do us part." I say as he looked at me shocked.
"You 'choose'?" he asks confused.
"I became half-Elven when I brought Frodo to Rivendell with Arwen. He was too close to falling into Shadow. Had I hesitated a moment longer, it would have been too late."
"Who else knows?" He asked shocked. "Just Arwen and Lord Elrond. I cannot bring myself to tell Legolas, not yet."
He swallowed and nodded slowly, putting my Evenstar around his neck, then kissed me under the full moon, both of us hoping to forget what will happen tomorrow.
(A/N: Thanks for reading this. Sorry if it's crappy in the beginning. Please review, next chapter is the final decision if she goes with them or meets up later.
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